Lake Crest

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Crest ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While East Baton Rouge Parish nearby has 89% more documented species, Lake Crest offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 17 East Baton Rouge Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 41th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 17 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. East Baton Rouge Parish

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Graptemys pseudogeographica

False Map Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Arigomphus submedianus

Jade Clubtail

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Common1 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner Minnow

Common1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in East Baton Rouge Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

East Baton Rouge Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-89% vs. current

University Lake

Importance: 0.35

97 species

-89% vs. current

City Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

65 species

-83% vs. current

Capitol Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-50% vs. current

Campus Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-27% vs. current

Barton's Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+38% vs. current

Pond By The Soccer Fields

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Goat Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within East Baton Rouge Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in East Baton Rouge Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

East Baton Rouge Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-89% vs. current

University Lake

Importance: 0.35

97 species

-89% vs. current

City Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

65 species

-83% vs. current

Capitol Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-50% vs. current

Campus Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-27% vs. current

Barton's Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+38% vs. current

Pond By The Soccer Fields

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Goat Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 17 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. East Baton Rouge Parish

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Graptemys pseudogeographica

False Map Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Arigomphus submedianus

Jade Clubtail

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Common1 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner Minnow

Common1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common1 obs.

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